The Chincoteauge Wild Pony Auction is usually held on the last Thursday of July, the day after the pony swim. This is the day when some of Assateague Island’s wild ponies are auctioned off by the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. During the auction, yearlings and younger ponies are sold. Anyone can participate in the pony…
Riders, horses and crews from 28 nations were tested in hot and humid conditions in the foothills of the French Pyrenees at this year’s FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. Eighty-six riders and their horses started the race on a Saturday morning in July at the time indicated on the clock at…
Have you ever wanted to go on an overnight camping trip on horseback? A recent poll was taken to find out how many people take their horses on a summer camping trip. The poll question was: Do you include your horses in your summer camping plans? Here are the results: 1. What is the name…
A 1,200 pound bronze statue of real-life warhorse Reckless will be immortalized on July 26 with a dedication near the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Va. Reckless carried load after load of ammunition to Marines during the Korean War (1950 to 1953) and brought wounded men off the battlefield while under fire. She…
The latest addition to the Assateague pony herd was born sometime in mid-May. The sorrel foal was the first new edition to the wild pony herd in 2013. The National Park Service refers to him as, N9BFQ-GL. Horse Talk: Sorrel – refers to a copper-red shade of chestnut with no black hairs and the same-color…
Did you know there are still many people in North America who use horses – not tractors – to farm their land? The Amish, have been ploughing with horses for centuries. Many small farmers have also found it more convenient to use equine rather than turbine power, said Vernon Yoder, the general coordinator of the…
Three sixth graders from Mitchell Intermediate School in Texas were awarded second place in the grade 4-6 category at the 21st annual Toshiba/National Science Teacher Association ExploraVision program. Their project? A device called L.E.A.D.S. that allows veterinarians to diagnose Laminitis in horses. Genna Childers, Sarah Kong, and Alice Zhang worked together along with their coach, Dawn…
Did you know that horses can help find missing people just like a bloodhound – by using their sense of smell? At a recent demonstration in Terrebonne, Oregon of what is called “equine air-scenting”, an Appaloosa gelding named Joker took 2 minutes and 20 seconds to find a carefully hidden volunteer in a 13-acre, semi-wooded field.…
A new world side saddle high jump record was set in 2012 at the National Showing and Showjumping Show in Aintree, England. Susan Oakes traveled all the way from County Meade in Northern Ireland to Aintree to take part in the competition. Riding Brandy And Red, she jumped 5ft 9in to set a new side saddle…
Having a career working with horses isn’t limited to riding show jumpers or training racehorses. Many people choose to study Equine Science at colleges and universities. Some of the posts here on Horse Lover’s Math are based on their research. To see these posts, check out the Horse Science category. One organization of equine scientists,…